Why do people here really not like Trotskyists? Is it just because of his beef with Stalin and not an actual criticism of his views? Do people really not think a global movement would be superior for the betterment of all people?

Edit: Thank you to everyone who provided context and history, y’all are a wealth of knowledge.

  • blight [he/him]
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    9 months ago

    sorry for doomerism but have you met westerners? they are decidedly uncool

    • Rx_Hawk [he/him]
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      9 months ago

      they just haven't been educated properly yet janet-wink

      • pastalicious [he/him, undecided]
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        9 months ago

        Educating us is incredibly challenging. The anti communist immune response built into almost every adult is immediate and severe. But the contradictions are always heightening which makes the soil more fertile. No I cannot stick to just one metaphor!